Photo recap: Howard softball rolls past Long Reach

By Israel CarununganBy Israel CarununganMay 6, 2013

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Here we have photos by Israel Carunungan as Howard beats Long Reach, 12-1, in seven innings Monday on senior night for the Lightning.

Long Reach coaches Melissa Boardman, Heather Clausen and the rest of the team prepared pregame festivities for the four Lightning seniors, pictured from left to right in the front row: Noelle Colligan, Meghan Loughry, Bianka Padilla and Nolena Ard.

From left to right: Meghan Loughry, Noelle Colligan, Bianka Padilla and Nolena Ard celebrate their last home game for the Long Reach Lightning.

The Howard Lions are lined up waiting for the game to start.

Long Reach freshman Isa Carunungan pitched all seven innings for the Lightning and struck out four Lions.

Howard junior Courtney Merson started and pitched four innings for the Lions.

Howard senior Jodi Bahrijczuk connects for a two-base hit.

Long Reach senior Meghan Loughry, left, is all smiles after making an inning-ending catch at right field.

Howard junior Alli Jakubek is stopped at third base by Coach Chuck Rice. Jakubek had a game-high four RBI.

Long Reach supporters, including John Shin, far left, and Santiago Perez, third from the left, cheer on the Lightning during the Senior Game.

Long Reach senior Nolena Ard catches her last home game for the Lightning. Howard junior Kayli Paugh is at bat.

Long Reach coach Heather Clausen gives Isa Carunungan a high five after the Lightning freshman reaches first base on a single.